Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract

INCI: ASTRAGALUS GUMMIFER ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
85085-21-8
Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Tragacanth (parent gum, CAS 9000-65-1) is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1351) and has a CIR safety assessment (2023 Final Report)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Max reported leave-on use: 0.4% (Chinese market data). Potential microbial contamination in raw gum โ€” ensure supplier provides micro specs. Rare Type I hypersensitivity reported in literature for tragacanth gum.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Max reported leave-on use: 0.4% (Chinese market data). Potential microbial contamination in raw gum โ€” ensure supplier provides micro specs. Rare Type I hypersensitivity reported in literature for tragacanth gum. The EU classifies Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-21-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Astragalus Gummifer Root Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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